United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5419 — Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill excludes direct sellers and qualified real estate agents from the definition of 'employee' under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

  • 29 U.S.C. 203(e)

    (6) The term `employee' does not include any direct seller or qualified real estate agent (as such terms are defined in section 3508(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).

    This addition specifies that direct sellers and qualified real estate agents are not considered employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5419 do?
To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of employee as it relates to direct sellers and real estate agents, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 5419?
HR 5419 is sponsored by Walberg, Tim (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5419?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5419?
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